Cross-Cultural Service Paper

In the introductory chapters, she draws upon her own experiences overseas and comments on the mistakes she has made and how they can be prevented through best practice. Next, Butrin outlines methods for assessing communities through identifying the resources individuals possess, the needs of the community, and strategies for meeting those needs through meaningful partnerships with the local people. She asserts that our view of poverty directly relates to how we act in compassion and if we view it only as material deficit than our work will never truly alleviate poverty. The church should play a large role in this entire process because proclamation of the Gospel is a vital component of holistic ministry. Only God can bring true transformations to communities and people. If the message of salvation is absent from efforts towards justice than we have barely scratched the service and are responding to the external as opposed to addressing the root causes. The text concludes with decisive commentary on applying the principles of best practice to all

Community leaders are attuned to demographic composition regarding male-female ratios, racial and ethnic makeup, age, employment and unemployment rates, and academic achievement to determine community assets and wants. Growing Latino diversity among various communities also has to be taken into account. Increases in Latino population can pose both possibilities and challenges. For rural America, especially areas with more elderly residents, new Latino members of the community can contribute toward enhancing the workforce and thereby reverse previous negative demographic trends. On the other hand, such a community may not have sufficient infrastructure to offer needed human services like Spanish-speakers and translation

Her mission is based on Jesus, and the gospel value of “when I was a stranger you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). BASP aims to: provide hospitality and practical support for asylum seekers. Promote advocacy for the rights of asylum seekers. Engage in education about asylum seekers’ issues. The BASP’s actions in regards to refugee and asylum seeker treatment is influenced by the ideal vision of society through the distinctive belief of following the in Jesus’ footstep as alter-Christi. They achieve this by sharing their resources with migrants, refugees, displaced persons and those in

Granting the New Beginnings' facility to youth immigrants will provide them with the education they need. Coming to the United States at a young age, the immigrant children will be taught elementary to college-based work. The children will be exposed to different languages and learn to speak English just as Americans do. As they grow older and search for jobs, even being bilingual can offer higher-paying job opportunities. As the children grow up, they will learn and be able to interact with other in a

In recent studies, the United States has seen an increase in numbers in immigration and has affected both adolescent education and the work environment. These families are forced to learn a new language and blend into a new society. In the article Obstacles to Getting Ahead by Martica L. Bacallao and Paul R. Smokowski “Monolingualism and discrimination in interpersonal interactions and social policies directed Mexican adolescents and their parents to learn English and to conform to host culture norms, appearance, and behaviors to advance in school and in their work.” (1). Lately, education has been a struggle for immigrants due to the language barrier and the effects that it has on them such as depression, anxiety, and even feel abandonment.

Bill Mehlinger shares how he learned to accept the refugees. His grocery store business was doing poorly. With help from one of his employees, Hong Diep Vo, Mehlinger got the idea of making his grocery store fit the needs of the refugees. He got all kinds of ethnic food and started selling them in his store. It was convenient for the refugees because they do not need to go very far to get their food. Then his business was doing better than before. This shows how something new can change your life forever. It proves how diversity serves the goals and interests of everyone. ‘ “If it wasn’t for the refugees knowing us and knowing we go out of our way for them, we’d be gone,’ Mehlinger said” ‘ (175). Furthermore, the old Clarkston Baptist church undergoed the same experience. ‘ “ We realized that what the Lord had in store for that old Clarkston Baptist Church was to transition into a truly international church and to help minister to all these ethnic groups moving into the country,’ he said” ‘(176). As the cliche, “what comes around goes around” greatly applies to this experience. The church was on the verge to becoming broke and there was less people going to church. Then the noticed that they needed to cater to all the refugees in Clarkston. And in turn, the church was filled with people. They believed that the church was a place for everybody and they embraced the new

What are some of the challenges that migrant or refugee youth face after they arrive in the U.S.? How is the Church responding with Charitable Works?

In this paper, I will be exploring and explaining about the culture that I am studying in

I was the new intern of the employment department of Bethany Christian Services that is divided into four different “ethnic” sectors: African/Middle Eastern, Cuban, Nepali/Bhutanese, and Burmese/others. The employment department provides many services to the 18 years old and older refugees: job search assistance, resume/interview training skills, job retention skills, translation for job training, and an employment specialist that works with the individual to establish

The role of Catholic Charities in refugee and immigrant assistance is to prepare people for adaptation, self-sufficiency, education, and work. Some or the organization’s programs help teach English and other skills intended to help make the refugees and immigrants

First of all, I would like to appreciate you for all the help you have been offering to refugees here in Charlotte. Being one of your clients help me notice that all you say and do is dominated on work and income, but I think you should try to encouraging the young ones to attend school to have a better future which they came for. I would be good if you would start practicing it. It is not something difficult or time consuming, all you have to do is tell them the importance of education and letting them know that they can’t live their whole life working under a minimum wage.

A refugee is generally thought of as an individual who flees their country due to (but not limited to) racial, religious, or ideological persecution. These people often leave war-torn countries where violence and tyranny strips the very freedoms and opportunities that are the inalienable backbone of the United States. It is no surprise, then, that immigrants from every stretch of the planet have settled in America, freely practicing their beliefs and often playing a critical role in the entrepreneurial development of our capitalist foundation. One such group is the Chaldeans. Hailing from small villages in the north of Iraq—a place historically referred to as Mesopotamia—where the ancient Babylonians once made their home, the Chaldeans are a Catholic group of people who speak Aramaic, the language of Christ. Throughout the last century, the introduction of Saddam Hussein and the

Throughout the chapter “Stranger God” Sr. Marilyn reminds us that refugees are not strangers but instead are our brother and sisters and we should love them as we love our family and friends. She uses the example of three parables in the gospel but the one which stood out to me was the Good Samaritan, in this parable we see two complete strangers who come together despite being strangers. Instead of forgotten the people who are judged either for their sexuality, religious beliefs or even their financial status, we should open our hearts to them. We are asked the question “Why should I open my heart to a stranger?”

Reflecting back to the country where I come from, the day I came to Canada, and where I am today; I realized that life is like a roller coaster that is full of ups and downs. As an immigrant in Canada, I experienced many challenges, and so many unanticipated events. One of my challenges is language barrier; I struggled trying to convey my thoughts in words in order for people to clearly understand me, since then, I realize how important it is to have a solid interpersonal skill. Therefore, I worked very hard towards it to overcome my challenges; consequently, I want to give back to New Skilled Immigrants who are trying to integrate into Canadian system by conducting an eight-week group session, and to build on my skill as a developing Social Service Worker.

Why Christian Refugees? Firstly it is the call of my heart to help inform others and assist my brothers and sisters in Christ the best way I can. As Saint Paul put it: “And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.” (Corinthians 12:26, KJV). I feel a sadness knowing what they are suffering, particularly since it seems as if the Christian refugees have been forgotten, along with those from other religious minorities.